The new MAKE:TNT Tips and Tools newsletter is out! In this issue: Not one, but two screw gun alternatives, hitting the nail on the head, 21st-century crystal radio, learning from the ancients, and drawing a straight line.” – Link. Tell us about a tool you love, and get regular updates about our very favorites by […]
If you’re in the Bay area (CA, USA) – the kinetic installations by Kal Spelletich go on display this week… @ the LAB…The LAB is pleased to present kinetic installations by Kal Spelletich, a Bay Area-based machine artist and founder of the interactive performance collective SEEMEN. Spelletich’s work compels audience members to fuse themselves with […]
The Hilton Head Voell reunion water rocket contest blasted off using our soda bottle rocket plans from MAKE 05 – here’s a recap from Tony and pictures from the event! “No, we don’t have to carry water to the beach. We can get it out of the ocean.” This was my comment to the kids […]
Our pal Gavin Harper cooked up this great how-to on making a geodesic dome… In this article, we are going to be looking at a simple lightweight bamboo geodesic dome structure that you can erect in your garden as a temporary shelter for leisure use. This structure is so lightweight, that you could even safely […]
Coloring your hair is so passe… Knit yourself up a new hairdo and hair color all in one with this Knitty Hallowig pattern. This is also featured in the Curio section of the new CRAFT magazine coming out this fall. (You can sign here for the free CRAFT newsletter.) [ via ] Link.
Cassi Griffin shows off her crafty know-how on her blog Bella Dia. She’s got a keen thrift store sense and can recycle anything vintage into something new and different. She first caught my eye with all her ornate felt pincushion designs. (Pictured above are Middle Earth pin cushions.) Looking deeper, I found an wealth of […]
Stitch N’ Pitch is making it a crafty baseball season this summer and it’s all kicking off this Thursday, July 13th with the Minnesota Twins. This program by the TNNA is bringing together two American traditions — Baseball and the NeedleArts. We’ve posted about this before (here and here), but now we are extra excited […]
